Tom JarvisUsing custom GPT to create a hatespeech identification toolHere we explore the creation and testing of a custom GPT running on GPT4 to identify and score messages on their hatespeech and toxicity…Dec 20, 2023Dec 20, 2023
Tom JarvisinOSINT TeamOSINT Trick: Overlaying drone footage onto Google EarthIt is possible to overlay drone footage onto Google Earth as a way to get more contemporary images of an area.Feb 8, 2023Feb 8, 2023
Tom JarvisinOSINT TeamTelegram OSINT: Generating a data ‘backbone’ for investigationWith Telegram growing ever more popular, vast amounts of data are being generated which we can use to map trends and fuel investigations…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Tom JarvisWhy we must nurture positive ethics in “citizen-driven” OSINTAs citizen-driven open source intelligence (OSINT) grows in popularity, so does the risk of techniques being used by bad actors. I outline…Jan 30, 2022Jan 30, 2022
Tom JarvisVerifying footage of a Tibetan Prison with geolocation and OSINTThis article explains how the Tibet Research Project was able to verify footage and imagery of a prison in Tibet and clarify a mixture of…Aug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
Tom JarvisHandy Chrome extensions for journalistsThe internet is a journalist’s greatest tool, but also it can be a minefield of false leads and traps that can destroy your reputation…Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Tom JarvisGetting good at geolocation with GeoGuessr — Top tipsOne of the best ways to hone your skills and have fun at the same time is GeoGuessr. This online game drops you in street view and allows…Apr 18, 20211Apr 18, 20211
Tom JarvisUseful Google Sheets Functions for OSINT researchWhen conducting a large open source research project, you want a way to store your data and share it with collaborators. My tool of choice…Apr 12, 2021Apr 12, 2021
Tom JarvisHow to generate a grid over Google EarthIf you are working on a project in Google Earth, you will want to have a number of tools to help allocate researchers to the right places…Feb 24, 20211Feb 24, 20211
Tom JarvisFacility near Bosten Lake, Xinjiang China — Possibly Airship HangarThis article aims to document the analysis of several sites in Xinjiang, China, notably a hangar which is presumed to house airships.Oct 15, 2020Oct 15, 2020